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OnlineColleges.com Explains Difference between Federal and State Financial Aid
OnlineColleges.com Explains Difference between Federal and State Financial Aid As prospective students complete their college applications, the next question becomes: How to pay? OnlineColleges.com clarifies options.
Oct 31, 2019 | By Jacqueline Leppla
Foster City, CA — October 31, 2019 — OnlineColleges.com , an online resource that helps students find schools and programs tailored to their needs, has just published timely information on federal and state financial aid resources.
Highlights of important information include:
Chief differences between federal and state financial aid Guidance on how to apply for federal financial aid An overview of state financial aid and how to see what’s available in each state Advice on where to look for different kinds of state financial aid “Students may also want to explore tuition exchange and reciprocation agreements between their state and neighboring states,” advises Ian Sentelik, managing editor for OnlineColleges.com. “Many states have agreements with neighboring states that allow students to attend school across the border without shouldering full out-of-state costs.”
Please find the entire report here: /how-to-pay/difference-between-federal-and-state-financial-aid.html
Ian Sentelik, spokesperson for OnlineColleges.com, is available to discuss how students and their parents can best research financial aid resources.
About OnlineColleges.com
OnlineColleges.com is owned and operated by QuinStreet, Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST ), a pioneer in delivering online marketplace solutions to match searchers with brands in digital media. QuinStreet is committed to providing consumers and businesses with the information and tools they need to research, find and select the products and brands that meet their needs. OnlineColleges.com is a member of the company’s expert research and publishing division.
OnlineColleges.com is a robust resource for people seeking reliable information about online colleges and degree programs. The website helps visitors find the right online college and program by providing detailed guides to online programs, sharing research on career potential and presenting options on how to finance distance education.